It’s an exciting time to work at the J San Diego!

Thank you for your interest in working for the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS. Our people are our best asset, and we’re glad you are considering joining our team!

Current Openings

Inclusion Counselor
Lifeguard
Club J Instructor

Position Title: Inclusion Counselor

PAY RATE/STATUS: $20.00- $25.00 per hour DOE / Full-Time, Non-Exempt / Seasonal / June-August

Do you love working with kids and making a difference? As one of the largest summer day camps in San Diego, the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center is hiring Inclusion Counselors for the 2025 Camp Jaycee season. The Camp Inclusion Counselor implements safe and age appropriate programs for the Camp Jaycee participants. This position will follow and model Camp Jaycee objectives, rules, policies, and guidelines, along with establishing positive relationships with parents, participants and staff. The Camp Inclusion Counselor will be responsible for assisting participants with special needs or behavioral issues, ensuring their ability to participate in all activities and modifying activities as needed to meet any specific needs. All Camp Inclusion Counselors will be expected to work together as a team, while using good and sound judgment to handle emergency situations.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 1 year of direct service experience working with individuals with either developmental or physical disabilities required.
  • Behavioral background preferred but not required.
  • Have or are willing to complete CPR and First Aid certification by start date.
  • Ability to use good, sound judgment to handle emergency situations.
  • Must be responsible, outgoing, honest and hard-working.
  • Flexible and willing to have fun in a team environment.
  • Must be available and willing to commit to at least one of the 4 week long camp sessions.
  • Ability to adapt to changing dynamics of campers.
  • Be able to pass a CA state & Federal background check.
  • Must be able to multitask.
  • Ability to be creative and resourceful.
  • Be a positive role model for children and staff.
  • Must be willing to follow directions and take initiative.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to participate in all physical activities with participants.
  • Frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Occasional lifting, pulling, climbing, kneeling, crawling and bending.
  • Ability to work in both an indoor and outdoor environment.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 30 lbs.
  • Ability to perform CPR/AED.

HOW TO APPLY: If interested in the position, please fill out the LFJCC Employment Application and attach your cover letter/resume. NO PHONE CALLS

Position Title: Lifeguard

PAY RATE/STATUS: $19.00 per hour / Part-Time, Non-Exempt / Year-Round

Reporting to the Senior Director of Security & Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, the Lifeguard is responsible for the safety of members and participants in and around the aquatic facility. The position prevents potential accidents by adhering to policies set forth by the American Red Cross and the JCC Aquatics team for members and non-members of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Friedenberg Olympic Pool.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

  • Must be at least 16 years old.
  • Current certificates required - American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First-Aid certification, American Red Cross Blood Pathogen, American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
  • Ability to communicate in a polite and courteous manner.
  • Ability to be punctual to all scheduled shifts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Frequently required to stand, walk, swim, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate pool maintenance equipment, hand and power tools.
  • Frequently bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, or reaching above the head to store or retrieve materials.
  • Frequently lifting and carrying equipment or materials.
  • Able to perform all American Red Cross Lifeguarding skills and CPR/AED.
  • Ability to successfully perform the lifeguard skills checklist on a quarterly basis.
  • Regularly required to communicate.

MORE DETAILS:

Part-time positions are eligible for a wide variety of benefits which include:

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan Contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Sick Leave
  • FREE JCC Annual Individual Membership with gym/pool access and discounts on after-school and summer programs
  • Friendly Work Environment!
  • Flexible Work Schedule

HOW TO APPLY: If interested in the position, please fill out the LFJCC Employment Application and attach your resume. NO PHONE CALLS

Position Title: Club J Instructor

PAY RATE/STATUS: $19.00-$25.00 per hour DOE/ Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Under the direction of the Club J Manager, the Club J Instructor is responsible for assisting the Club J Manager in organizing and implementing Club J programming as well as Camp Jaycee 365 programming. The Club J Instructor is responsible for facilitating and maintaining safe, fun, and age appropriate activities ranging from leading activities and games, to helping students with homework. A main priority of the person in this role is to ensure all Club J participants feel welcomed and respected. Club J Instructors are expected to follow Club J’s mission, policies and guidelines, and establish positive relationships with families, participants and other staff.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field is preferred.
  • Minimum 1+ years of experience working direct service with children.
  • Mandatory CPR and First Aid certifications.
  • Must complete Club J training.
  • Demonstrated ability to run youth programs.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service.
  • Must be able to use good, sound judgment and handle emergency situations.
  • Must be able to physically and mentally engage in all Club J activities.
  • Exhibit characteristics of leadership, responsibility, patience, dependability, maturity, integrity, ability to work independently, and display a positive attitude.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Able to participate in all physical activities with Club J participants (such as running, swimming, playing sports, leading games and crafts).
  • Frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms for long periods of time.
  • Occasional lifting, pulling, climbing, kneeling, and bending.
  • Regularly required to communicate.
  • Must have the visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Must have physical capacity to set up daily activities and demonstrate/participate in the same activities.
  • Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate emergency management techniques.
  • Ability to physically perform CPR.
  • Ability to do light lifting (maximum 25 lbs.) as needed is required.
  • Ability to transport children from their elementary schools to the J.

Part-time positions are eligible for a wide variety of benefits which include:

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan Contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Sick Leave
  • FREE JCC Annual Individual Membership with gym/pool access and discounts on after-school and summer programs
  • Friendly Work Environment!
  • Flexible Work Schedule

HOW TO APPLY: If interested in the position, please fill out the LFJCC Employment Application and attach your cover letter/resume. NO PHONE CALLS

The Lawrence Family JCC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.